Killer smog : London, England / by Joyce Markovics.
Material type: TextSeries: Eco-disastersPublisher: New York, New York : Bearport Publishing, [2018]Description: 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781684022250 (library biniding)
- 1684022258 (library biniding)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 363.7392 M346 | Available | 33111008819316 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In December 1952, a thick layer of black smog blanketed London. The filthy air blinded people on the streets and brought traffic to a screeching halt. Worst of all, the pollution was deadly. It sickened 100,000 people and took the lives of 4,000. Killer Smog: London, England traces the devastating story of air pollution that took thousands of lives and brought London to a standstill. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Great Smog -- A terrible loss -- A look back -- Pea soupers -- December 5, 1952 -- Impossible to see -- Filthy air -- Sickened by the smog -- Illness and death -- The Great Smog lifts -- The clean air act -- London's air today -- Fixing the future.
In December 1952, a thick layer of black smog blanketed London. The filthy air blinded people on the streets and brought traffic to a screeching halt. Worst of all, the pollution was deadly. It sickened 100,000 people and took the lives of 4,000. Killer Smog: London, England traces the devastating story of air pollution that took thousands of lives and brought London to a standstill. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers.